The 30 Most Influential Turkish-American Women

Turkish-American women have inspired millions of Americans and now, for the first time, TURKOFAMERICA selected the most influential Turkish-American Women list. To name the influential women, the TURKOFAMERICA team has read hundreds of resumes, searched hundreds of websites, made several interviews. The list includes extraordinary entrepreneurs and visionary CEOs, celebrity role models and pioneer philanthropists who are transforming the world. The participants of the gala also celebrated the International Women’s Day as well.

To award the successful Turkish-American role models, the Award Ceremony was held on March 17th, Thursday 2016 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York where 30 influential women leaders from across the U.S. competed in 30 categories to be crowned the winner. The night honored the world-famous Dr. Mehmet Oz.

Ertan Yalçın, Turkish Consulate General of New York, Arzuhan Doğan Yalçındağ, Chairperson of Doğan TV Holding, Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder of Chobani, Vuslat Doğan Sabancı, Chairwoman of Hurriyet, President of Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Nancy Ploeger, Turkish Philanthropy Funds Chairman Mustafa K. Abadan, a delegate of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Turkey (KAGIDER) and Women and Democracy Association (KADEM) participated in the award ceremony. 24 of 30 influential Turkish-American women from 13 different states were present at the award ceremony.